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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 131.04, 180.78 and 78.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 131.04, 180.78 and 78.54 is: 108.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    131.04 : 180.78 = 78.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    131.04/180.78 = 78.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    131.04x = 180.78 × 78.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    131.04x = 14,198.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,198.46/131.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.35

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